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In a surprising turn of events, the President of Ghana has unequivocally rejected any notion of extending an invitation to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for a visit to his country.

Reports have emerged indicating that President Nana Akufo-Addo has firmly shut down speculations about Ghana hosting the royal couple for a photo-op tour.

This move comes after Meghan Markle’s publicity team prematurely leaked rumors suggesting that Ghana was preparing to welcome the Sussexes following their recent visit to Nigeria.

Ghana’s President Denies Royal Invitation: A Reality Check for the Sussexes

In a surprising turn of events, the President of Ghana has unequivocally rejected any notion of extending an invitation to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for a visit to his country.

Reports have emerged indicating that President Nana Akufo-Addo has firmly shut down speculations about Ghana hosting the royal couple for a photo-op tour.

This move comes after Meghan Markle’s publicity team prematurely leaked rumors suggesting that Ghana was preparing to welcome the Sussexes following their recent visit to Nigeria.

President Akufo-Addo’s spokesperson delivered a blunt dismissal, emphasizing Ghana’s standing as a proud Commonwealth nation that is not inclined to entertain the presence of individuals perceived as opportunistic and entitled.

The swift rejection from Ghana highlights a significant setback for the Sussexes’ aspirations for international recognition and validation.

The debacle has undoubtedly left Meghan Markle and her team in a state of embarrassment and confusion.

The failed attempt to secure a visit to Ghana as part of a strategic narrative rebranding has backfired, exposing the fragility of the carefully crafted public image surrounding the Duchess.

The episode serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by individuals seeking to manipulate narratives for personal gain.

The incident sheds light on Meghan’s relentless pursuit of relevance and acceptance, often at the expense of authenticity and credibility.

Her efforts to leverage connections and fabricate stories to bolster her standing have once again come under scrutiny, revealing a pattern of behavior characterized by deceit and self-aggrandizement.

The swift rejection from Ghana underscores the importance of maintaining integrity and dignity in diplomatic engagements, especially when confronted with individuals intent on exploiting opportunities for personal gain.

The decision to rebuff the Sussexes’ overtures reflects a commitment to upholding national values and resisting external influences that may compromise the country’s reputation.

Meghan’s purported ambitions to establish herself as a figure of influence and authority in Africa have been met with skepticism and criticism, highlighting the limitations of her manufactured persona.

The failed attempt to secure a visit to Ghana serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of manipulating narratives and exploiting relationships for self-serving purposes.

The incident also underscores the need for discernment and vigilance in evaluating claims and narratives presented by public figures.

The swift rebuke from Ghana serves as a reminder of the importance of scrutinizing information and challenging assertions that lack credibility or authenticity.

In conclusion, Ghana’s resolute stance against extending an invitation to the Sussexes for a visit underscores the country’s commitment to upholding principles of dignity and self-respect in diplomatic relations.

The episode serves as a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of pursuing fame and recognition through manipulative means, highlighting the enduring value of integrity and authenticity in public discourse.

There’s a slightly awkward video from Netflix’s David and Victoria Beckham documentary,

Beckham, that sees David Beckham questioning his wife’s assertion that they both grew up in “very middle-class” families. David did, but Victoria?

In the video, David, out of the room during the interview with Victoria, pokes his head in to say, “Be honest,” after Victoria’s statement.

“I am being honest,” Victoria replies.

“What car did your dad drive you to school in?” David asks.

Victoria hems and haws, but eventually concedes that her father drove her to school in a Rolls Royce.

“Thank you,” David responds with a smirk.

The two have been together for over 25 years, and I do not have the entire context of this conversation outside of that video, so I am not going to judge David for throwing his wife under the bus about their respective childhood upbringing. I will say this, however: Wealth is relative. I am not a wealthy person by any stretch of the imagination, but a 16-year-old me would call my children “rich kids” because they eat three meals a day, can afford new shoes when needed and don’t have parents who drive a gray car with a bright orange fender.

I’m saying that having a father who drives a Rolls Royce (and founded an electronics wholesale business) may seem rich to you or me. However, to 49-year-old Victoria Beckham, who has three refrigerators in each of their numerous homes, multiple personal assistants, and a chef who makes Victoria the exact same meal every single day, maybe a father who drives a Rolls Royce seems quant and middle-class by comparison.

Brooklyn Beckham took to Instagram stories to reveal another tragic loss to his and Nicola Peltz’s family unit.

In May, the “heartbroken” billionaire heiress issued an emotional tribute to her late grandmother with a heart-wrenching social media post.

In the moving statement, the 29-year-old wrote: “I still don’t understand where you went.

I just wish you stayed with me longer, there was so much I wanted to do with you. I wanted to be with you all summer.”

While Nicola was inundated with condolences and uplifting comments from her followers including mother-in-law, Victoria Beckham, she returned to share more devastating news.

The model disclosed: “If life couldn’t get any worse my angel Nala passed tonight out of nowhere.”

The Instagram story post which Brooklyn reposted continued: “But I want to thank the incredible vet that stood by my side @amybrida.

“And my family @brooklynpeltzbeckham and @_theonejp_ I’m so beyond broken,” she added.

In the emotional photo, Nicola was crouched on the ground with her arms cradling her head while Brooklyn consoled his weeping wife.

The couple appeared to be at a vet hospital as nurses dressed in blue scrubs could be seen in the background.

Just months after her extravagant 2022 wedding, Nicola opened up about the things she enjoyed in her new life including her beloved pets.

She told Tatler, her “happy place” is watching TV with Brooklyn and being with their dogs, Nala and Label and joked: “We’re like an old married couple.”

The late pooch often made regular appearances on her Instagram page as Nicola previously appeared in good spirits cuddling Nala in the summer, last year.

David Beckham’s daughter Harper couldn’t resist poking fun at her old man’s moves as the pair enjoyed a night out together over the weekend.

On Saturday night, David and Harper attended The Weeknd’s show in Miami, with the football legend sharing clips from the show on his Instagram page.

This included one moment when he got a little ahead of himself while singing along to Out Of Time, much to his daughter’s audible amusement.

“Embarrassing dad moment,” he joked, adding: “[My] timing was a little off but we got there in the end and I made Harper Seven laugh… WOW what a show… THAT SMILE.”

Along with clips of the concert, David revealed that he and Harper were also able to meet The Weeknd backstage after his show at the Hard Rock Stadium.

On Monday, David posted another clip from the night, this time showing the youngest Beckham having a playful dig at her father’s dancing abilities during I Feel It Coming.

He wrote: “Our little girl is so cute I had to post another cause she is mocking the dad dance whilst being so cute.”

During a recent interview with Vogue Australia, Victoria Beckham opened up about her relationship with Harper – and the 11-year-old’s thoughts on her Spice Girls outfits.

“[Harper is] not one of these kids who are going out with a full face of make-up and a crop top,” the former chart-topper explained.

“She actually said to me recently, ‘Mummy, I’ve seen some pictures of you when you were in the Spice Girls and your skirts were just unacceptable. They were just too short’. Then David piped up and said, ‘Absolutely, Harper! They really, really were’.

“And she was actually quite disgusted at how short my skirts were. I said, ‘Are you never going to wear skirts like that?’. She said, ‘Absolutely not’. We’ll see.”

Inter Miami president David Beckham went to extraordinary lengths to bring Lionel Messi to MLS, sneaking into his father’s hotel to first float the idea.

Beckham revealed the origins of the Messi transfer in a conversation on The Overlap,

speaking to a panel of ex-players including former teammates Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane.

“My vision was always to bring the best players,” Beckham explained. “I sneaked into Messi’s dad’s hotel about four years ago in Barcelona for a meeting with him.”

“Obviously at that point we weren’t ready to bring him and he wasn’t ready to come, but I told his dad ‘We want your son.

We want him in Miami, when he’s ready.’ We continued the conversation with my partners Jorge and Jose Mas and we just worked on it for about four years.”

Inter Miami were founded in 2018 but only played their first MLS fixture at the start of the 2020 season. Within a week of their first league fixture the covid-19 pandemic brought about a major suspension and it wasn’t until two years later that the prospect of signing Messi really materialised.

“When he was at PSG, we saw an opportunity,” Beckham said. “All of a sudden everything aligned.”

“To bring someone like him to the club, we knew it would change the club and it would change the league, but it’s beyond that.”

Messi “teaching the young kids” in Miami

Lionel Messi has proved a transformative signing for Inter Miami on the pitch, scoring or assisting in every game as the team made a sensational run to win the Leagues Cup. Messi made his Miami debut in the first round of the competition and drove the team to the first trophy in club history.

His on-field importance has been highlighted by their recent struggles in his absence, but his impact is not limited to his performances on the pitch. Beckham was keen to point out that Messi, often cited as the soccer player of all-time, is also working to mentor the team’s academy.

“What he does on the pitch, what he does off the pitch for the young kids. To bring someone like him is the dream,” Beckham explained. “He’s teaching them, which is amazing.”

Beckham recalled one particular example of Messi passing on his wisdom to the Miami youngsters.

The Miami co-owner said: “The other day one of the academy kids, who’s doing really well, was asked ‘What’s the best bit of advice Leo’s given you?’ and he said, ‘To walk more in the game, because you see more.’”

“He’s unbelievable for the young kids,” he said.

Messi has been unable to feature in Miami last four games, a spell during which they have failed to win a game. That poor run of form looks to have ended their slim hopes of making it to the playoffs, but the team is hoping to have Messi back in contention before the end of the season.

An explosive new biography of the Beckhams revealed how David got revenge on Prince Harry after Meghan Markle “ordered” him to snub the footballer at the Invictus Games.

Tom Bower claims in House of Beckham that David was left “perplexed” by Harry’s behaviour at the 2018 games,

which celebrate the sporting achievements of wounded, sick and injured service people.

“Beckham found himself alone at the Invictus Games stadium,” Mr Bower wrote about the Sydney-based event.

“Arriving on the agreed day to meet Prince Harry he was perplexed why officials were playing a dance to keep him happy, but away from Harry.”

As the footballer questioned the whereabouts of his long-term friend, he was oblivious

that “the prince had ordered that under no circumstances was the footballer to be allowed near him.”

Mr Bower added: “Photographs of the two together were forbidden. The royal snub was brutal. David Beckham was puzzled. Why did the prince refuse to meet him?

“The exclusion order, it later transpired, was issued by Meghan. She did not want any competition in the media from Beckham, and especially not from his wife Victoria.”

But while Meghan might have been successful in keeping David and Beckham apart, the footballer did not forget the Duke of Sussex’s actions.

He allegedly “flew 7,600 miles from Qatar to Boston to join the new Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, and President Biden to celebrate the launch of the royals’ environmental Earthshot prize” during the 2022 World Cup.

On the same day, Mr Bower said, “Harry and Meghan were seeking to wow Americans during an event in New York. Inevitably the Sussexes were overshadowed by the constellation [of celebrities] in Boston.

“Beckham had got his revenge for the Sydney snub.”

As detailed in the book, while the two couples were once on seemingly friendly terms, their relationship has now soured.

This was reportedly not the first time that Meghan issued an “order” to her husband, either.

She also allegedly ordered Prince Harry to act on her behalf after she accused Victoria of leaking information about her beauty regime to The Sun.

“Only after The Sun reported how Victoria had given Meghan make-up advice did the relationship between the two ambitious women crash,” Mr Bower explained.

“Sensitive to the media’s probing into her unusual past, Meghan was outraged by The Sun’s report. This was the latest of a series of nasty revelations by London’s newspapers.”

The author claimed Harry was once again “ordered” by his wife, this time, “to complain to David Beckham”.

He denied that his wife had leaked any information to the press and explained the story had likely come from a beautician – “although the culprit was probably a boastful publicist”, Mr Bower claimed.

In the four-part docuseries, the footballing legend and his wife Victoria each reveal interesting bits and pieces from their lives.

But one particularly memorable scene shows David hilariously poke fun at his wife.

In the first episode, Victoria – aka Posh Spice – explains what initially drew her to David.

“I think also we both come from families that work really hard,” she said.

“Both our parents work very hard, we’re very working class.”

But David had to step in and set the facts straight.

Popping his head in the door from another room, the midfielder tells Victoria to “be honest!”

“I am being honest,” she replies.

But David counters, “What car did your dad drive you to school in?”

Victoria then makes several attempts to sidestep the question, uttering “it’s not a simple answer, it depends!”

But after David repeats the question multiple times, she eventually relents.

“OK, in the ’80s, my dad had a Rolls-Royce,” she admits.

“Thank you,” David says, before disappearing behind the door again.

In an interview with Variety, the director of the docuseries, Fisher Stevens, said he spent more than 30 hours interviewing David Beckham, and 14 hours with Victoria.

During that time, Stevens said he managed to capture a never-before-seen side of the couple.

“It hasn’t all been rosy with his relationship with Victoria. There’s constant controversy,” Stevens said.

“Frankly, I was quite moved by their relationship at the end of the day, and – after all they’ve been through – how much they love each other, and how close they are.”

David Beckham and his now wife Victoria met at a football match in 1997 and soon became a hot topic in the UK press, which dubbed them Posh and Becks.

The couple married in 1999 and share four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.

David Beckham emerged with the talented players of the 1992 generation of Manchester United.

After 30 years, David Beckham is still a unique phenomenon in sports because his influence is not only limited to the football field,

but also spreads to many fields such as fashion, advertising, society, business…

When he was a player, David Beckham knew how to exploit his own value and personal brand to turn the name Beckham into a big brand.

In the world, there are many famous players for their handsomeness, but David Beckham knew how to exploit his “handsomeness and gentlemanly qualities”.

Beckham’s handsome appearance and elegant style have been imitated by fans from the way he dresses to his hairstyle,

thereby making David Beckham a “magnet” attracting big brands.

Personal brand contracts worth millions of dollars have always been David Beckham’s main source of income, not just from his salary in football. Some of the lucrative contracts include: with Adidas, worth 160 million euros in a lifetime contract signed in 2003. Or David Beckham also has a $50 million stake in the Haig Club whisky brand owned by the beverage giant Diageo. He has also been the face of the Italian luxury car company Maserati since 2021. In addition, David Beckham is also the face of the British car company Jaguar in the Chinese market. In the advertising campaign of Italian luxury fashion brand Armani, David Beckham also pocketed 25 million euros for the period 2012 – 2014. Becks signed a contract worth 55 million euros to appear in the EA Sports video game, FIFA 21 in 2020.

We cannot list all the big brands that want the presence of the co-president of Inter Miami Club. But it can be affirmed that after 30 years of working in football, David Beckham’s brand face has never stopped being hot. With his face and business mind, Beckham has brought himself a huge fortune that many top players dream of.

It can be temporarily calculated that including all financial and non-financial assets he owns minus unpaid debts, David Beckham currently owns about 450 million USD.

Because of his good business mind and personal brand image value, David Beckham still wants to exploit and make a lot of money from football. He is currently a co-owner of Inter Miami Club in the MLS. The young team has only been established for about 5 years and is still struggling at the bottom of the rankings, but Beckham has attracted big stars of contemporary world football such as Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets or Jordi Alba to join. Surely if it weren’t for David Beckham, those superstars would not have come under his wing. And just one month after the arrival of these superstars, Inter Miami won all the Leagues Cups and won the first title in the club’s history.

It can be seen that David Beckham is the master of making money in the football world, not by his football talent but by building and developing his personal brand to turn it into a money-making machine.

The French World Cup winner, 31, is a free agent having left Old Trafford at the end of the season.

He spent three years with the Red Devils having joined them from Real Madrid and won both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup but his time there was severely disrupted by injury.

We reported how Beckham’s MLS side were keen to make the centre-half him their latest big-name acquisition.

That would see him join Barcelona legends Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba at the Florida club.

However, after Varane produced a masterclass in last month’s FA Cup Final victory over Man City, he now reportedly has a new club chasing his signature.

Arsenal and Chelsea legend Fabregas, 37, played a key role in helping Como to return to Serie A after a 21-year absence last season.

The Spaniard was firstly caretaker manager and was then No.2 to Osian Roberts as they won promotion.

Now he is targeting bringing in the experienced defender to help them stay up.

That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who states Fabregas views Varane as his ‘dream’ signing but added how it may be hard to entice him to Italy.

Varane has still not made any decision regarding his future.

But he does have a host of teams from Europe and Saudi Arabia after him as well as Inter Miami.

Prior to United, the former Lens ace spent a decade at Real Madrid.

He enjoyed huge success there, winning three LaLiga titles, four Champions Leagues, one Copa del Rey, three Spanish Super Cups, three Uefa Super Cups and four Club World Cups.

Varane has also had great success on the international stage, helping France to World Cup glory in 2018.

But he has struggled with injuries in recent seasons and started just 16 Premier League games in the 2023/24 campaign with United.

Varane won 93 caps for his country in total.

But the star announced his international retirement after France’s penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup Final in Qatar.

After his Man Utd departure was announced, he said: “It’s been an amazing few years to play for this special club and wearing that shirt.

“The first time I went to Old Trafford as a Manchester United player was insane, the atmosphere was amazing.

“When the fans go to Wembley it’s something they remember for life. To share that moment with them was absolutely amazing.

“Despite the fact we had a difficult season, I’m very positive for the future. The new owners are coming with a clear plan and a great strategy.”

Victoria Beckham braved the rain as she stepped out in Paris ahead of her fashion week presentation in the capital on Friday.

The fashion designer, 50, was shielded from the downpour by a member of staff carrying an umbrella as she left her hotel to head out into the city.

Victoria was wearing a £1245 ‘Paddington Bear’ duffle coat from one of her collections, which she revealed she picked up at her Dover Street store.

Posh styled the jacket with pair of her signature flared jeans and heels, while otherwise keeping her stylish look simple.

She wore her highlighted locks in soft waves and opted for a light pallet of glowy make-up for the daytime outing.

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Victoria Beckham braved the rain as she stepped out in Paris ahead of her fashion week presentation in the capital on Friday

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The fashion designer, 50, was shielded from the downpour by a member of staff carrying an umbrella as she left her hotel to head out into the city.

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Victoria was wearing a £1245 ‘Paddington Bear’ duffle coat from one of her collections, which she revealed she picked up at her Dover Street store

The helpful man was dressed in a grey suit with a shirt and tie and appeared to be someone who worked at the hotel VB is staying in.

The Spice Girls singer was then seen hopping into a car which was parked up outside, which was presumably taking her to her next appointment.

Before heading out, Victoria uploaded a video to her Instagram Stories discussing her outfit choice.

She said: ‘I’m here in Paris and it’s a very rainy day. I am loving this new coat. I got it from my store in Dover Street the other day.

‘It’s like a cute little Paddington Bear coat from the last collection. It’s got a great hood on it and I love it.

‘I’m wearing it today with my Alina jeans in dark resin, my favourite jeans, and my B frame belt.

‘I love this coat. It’s perfect for a rainy day in Paris.’

Victoria arrived in the city earlier this week ahead of her fashion week show which will take place on Friday.

Last night she looked effortlessly stylish sporting wide-leg denim as she was captured returning to her hotel.

She was once again dodging the raind as she was escorted with an umbrella to the entrance, rocking a minimal white T-shirt from her own brand.

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Posh styled the jacket with pair of her signature flared jeans and heels, while otherwise keeping her stylish look simple

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She wore her highlighted locks in soft waves and opted for a light pallet of glowy make-up for the daytime outing

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The helpful man was dressed in a grey suit with a shirt and tie and appeared to be someone who worked at the hotel VB is staying in

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The Spice Girls singer was then seen hopping into a car which was parked up outside, which was presumably taking her to her next appointment

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Before heading out, Victoria uploaded a video to her Instagram Stories discussing her outfit choice’

Would you consider purchasing a designer item from Victoria Beckham’s collection?

Victoria kept it typically fashionable adding white stiletto heels and oversized squared shades, as she returned after a gruelling day of fittings and preparations.

Just earlier in the day, Victoria rocked the same ensemble as she embraced long-time pal Eva Longoria in a sweet photo taken at a fitting.

The long-time friends cuddled up close for the photo, which was taken in front of a poster of a Victoria Beckham marketing campaign.

Victoria was joined by her sons Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz, and Romeo, as they both are both in the French capital to support their mum’s epic collection.

Brooklyn, 25, rocked grey trousers with a black long-sleeve T-shirt and a matching cap as he was snapped alongside Nicola, 29.

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Victoria arrived in the city earlier this week ahead of her fashion week show which will take place on Friday

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The English fashion designer, 50, dodged raindrops as she was escorted with an umbrella to the entrance

Victoria captioned the Story: ‘Someone special just arrived for her fitting. Love you @evalongoria.’

The American actress put on a very radiant display beaming to cheering onlookers as the couple were seen making their way to their hotel.

Nicola stunned in a black leather coat and fur scarf as she bundled up against the chilly weather, adding denim and towering black chunky platform heels.

Elsewhere on Tuesday, Romeo made a fashion statement as he stepped out to enjoy the Parisian’s night life.

The footballer, 22, was snapped out and about after spending the evening at Costes – and he proved he just has his mum’s fashion taste.

He sported a very stylish leather biker jacket from Lamborghini, teamed with baggy denim and a vibrant orange L.A. cap.

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She rocked a minimal white T-shirt from her own brand

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The Spice Girls sensation kept it typically fashionable adding white stiletto heels and oversized squared shades

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Just earlier in the day, Victoria rocked the same ensemble as she embraced long-time pal Eva Longoria in a sweet photo taken at a fitting

Victoria Beckham unveils and demonstrates her new concealer pen

The internet star also hid behind black shades, as Romeo finished off with a pair of All Stars trainers.

It comes just weeks after Romeo has reportedly left his Premier League football club Brentford FC to focus on a career in fashion.

Romeo landed in Paris with Victoria just days after his trip to Miami with dad David, 49, to watch Inter Miami take on New York City.

But  the Brentford FC footballer has reportedly decided to pursue a completely new career.

According to The Sun, the midfielder was offered a new contract by Brentford FC in June to stay on with their B team.

But it appears Romeo is hoping to follow in his mother’s footsteps as he signed with top Paris fashion agency Safe Management.

Romeo is no stranger to the fashion world, having starred in a Burberry campaign when he was just two years old.

He also regularly shows off his incredible sense of style at A-list events.

A source said: ‘Romeo has decided to hang up his football boots and devote his time to his fashion career.’

‘He has loved his time at Brentford but needs to focus his attention on fashion, which is where his passion lies.’

‘Romeo has recently signed with a top fashion agent in Paris and has his sights set on working with some ­massive brands.’

MailOnline previously contacted representatives of Romeo Beckham for comment.

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Victoria was joined by her sons Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz, and Romeo (pictured on Tuesday) as they both are both in the French capital to support their mum’s epic collection

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Romeo, 22, made a fashion statement as he stepped out to enjoy the Parisian’s night life

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Brooklyn, 25, rocked grey trousers with a black long-sleeve T-shirt and a matching cap as he was snapped alongside Nicola, 29

Romeo shares viral TikTok trend ‘give me my money’ with family

A promising prospect in his youth, Romeo drifted away from football after being released by Arsenal in 2015 and turned his attention towards a tennis career.

However, Romeo announced he intended a return to football in 2020 before joining dad David’s MLS franchise Inter Miami the following year.

Romeo would go on to make 26 appearances for the club’s reserve side, netting twice and notching 10 assists in the MLS Next Pro league during his final season in the USA before he joined Brentford B on loan in January 2023.